It’s actually a relief, in a funny sort of way, to be Australian and have no right to moral high ground! We got busted, got over it, now clear sailing with clear conscience (maybe?). Let the rest of the cricketing world chat!

Very amusing Dane. Thanks, it made my morning coffee just that touch sweeter! I’ve known for some time now that Smith is indeed reverential, celestial, a god in his own right. The reason he swishes so violently after leaving a ball is to disturb the devils aura which surrounds a batsman so as to clear the way for the cricketing gods. His awkward boundaries are proof of the devils strength and Smiths ability to collect runs without fear of grace!

Agree Ken. It seems to be a Cheika thing doesn’t it. For what it’s worth the best players should be selected in there best position. It’s simplist I know, however IMO our overall talent is down at the moment compared globally. We should be coached accordingly, simple.

Thanks Ronan. For mine the biggest (second biggest) difference between the two teams is what’s between there heads. Australia are dealing with facts and simply playing in the moment and England appear to be basking in the sun that isn’t there and waiting for something to happen. It therefore cannot be underestimated the work of Waugh, Ponting and Langer for continually getting the players heads in the right frame.

I must agree Brett. This conundrum is a consequence of predominantly picking out of form experience over in form inexperience. If Cheika does select inexperienced players he needs to with combinations in mind. In this dangerous game against Samoa if it’s not the first xv then maybe it’s player combos like Powell CLL and Banks along with JOC and TK.As a priority the forwards need to bounce back from their last game hammering so minimal tinkering there.

Crikey Geoff, now I’m really pussed off! I can never eat mint sauce again. However the only kiwi I want near our rugby is that bloke on the motorised scooter cleverly evading the kiwi coppers! He could spot a gap instantly and kept the authorities confounded for hours.

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